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02/26/2012

                I found that 2 Tbls of salt in this recipe was far too much.
                I think it should be two Teasp. of salt.

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Yield: Makes 5 to 6 cups

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1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup chopped shallots

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

2 (28-ounce) cans whole plum tomatoes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons coarse salt

Pinch of black pepper

Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

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Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes 5 to 6 cups

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes 5 to 6 cups

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes 5 to 6 cups

Yield: Makes 5 to 6 cups

Makes 5 to 6 cups

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans whole plum tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 cup water.

Increase heat and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes slightly with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 30 to 45 minutes. Use immediately or remove sauce from heat and let cool completely. Cooled sauce may be kept frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Reviews (1)

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Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

02/26/2012

                I found that 2 Tbls of salt in this recipe was far too much.
                I think it should be two Teasp. of salt.

Reviews (1)

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Add Rating & Review

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

02/26/2012

                I found that 2 Tbls of salt in this recipe was far too much.
                I think it should be two Teasp. of salt.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

02/26/2012

                I found that 2 Tbls of salt in this recipe was far too much.
                I think it should be two Teasp. of salt.

Rating: Unrated

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